SHORTS PROGRAM 2: NO ATHEISTS IN FOXHOLES
An uplifting selection of short films that remind us of the many sacrifices America’s veterans have made to keep our country free (including some films produced by vets).
SCREENS: SUNDAY DEC 8, 12PM
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SALUTE
(dir: Anthony Hackett/USA/19 min)
A powerful film addressing the mental and spiritual struggle of young man trying to decide if it is right or wrong for him to join the military.
*This film has over 40% cast and crew involvement who have either served in the military and/or their mother/ father served in the military.
ROSES ARE READ
(dir: Sam Estrada Jr/USA/16 min)
An Iraq War Veteran is struggling with PTSD. His mentor encourages him to write down his feelings and express himself through poetry. The film is about overcoming obstacles and is truly inspirational with real Veterans portraying their emotions, and helping shine a light on veterans struggling with PTSD.
SERGEANT MAJOR LONG
(dir: Keagon Doyle/USA/8 min)
A retired marine tells his life story on camera for the first time.
OCEAN STATION NOVEMBER
(dir: Damon Stuebner/USA/12 min)
In the early morning hours of October 16, 1956, the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Pontchartrain prepared for the possibility of a mid-sea rescue of a trans-oceanic airliner with multiple engine failures.
STICKS AND STONES:
A STORY OF DAVID
(dir: Nate Carroll/USA/5 min)
This is Veteran Film Production's first stop-motion film, which recounts the story of David's first battle from the first book of Samuel.
ANGEL IN A FOXHOLE
(dir: Dean Love/USA/35 min)
A World War 2 story about "Smoky" the 4lb. Yorkshire Terrier, therapy dog and war hero, and Cpl. William A. Wynne. Based upon the true story of Bill Wynne from his book "Yorkie Doodle Dandy."